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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,336.72, 34,974.54 and 22,679.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,336.72, 34,974.54 and 22,679.53 is: 31,306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,336.72 : 34,974.54 = 22,679.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,336.72/34,974.54 = 22,679.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,336.72x = 34,974.54 × 22,679.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,336.72x = 793,206,129.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,206,129.17/25,336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,306.58

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